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Global Governance Initiative receives support from over 150 countries: Foreign Ministry

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Global Governance Initiative receives support from over 150 countries: Foreign Ministry

2026-01-19 18:05 Last Updated At:01-20 00:14

China's Global Governance Initiative (GGI) has gained the support from over 150 countries since it was put forward in September 2025, Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong said at a seminar on Monday in Beijing.

The seminar, which focused on maintaining multilateralism and improving global governance, brought together diplomats from multiple countries and international experts on global issues. "As a permanent member of the UN Security Council and a responsible major country, China has been active in practicing true multilateralism and promoting global governance reform. GGI has gained the support of over 150 countries. We are ready to work with all parties to deepen and consolidate implementation of the initiative," he said.

However, Sun also issued a warning about certain countries' attempts to revive militarism and challenge the post-World War II international order.

"The international community needs to stay on high alert against certain country leaders who blatantly challenge the post-World War II international order and seek to revive militarism. These moves will undoubtedly face firm opposition from peace-loving and just forces around the world. China will work with relevant countries to develop a model of security for Asia featuring security for all, seeking common ground while shelving differences, and upholding dialogue and consultation. It would not tolerate any forces that seek to disrupt regional peace and stability, and not allow any country to initiate war and conflict at China's doorsteps. China is ready to work with other countries to strengthen cooperation in counterterrorism and in countering foreign interference and sanctions to safeguard peace and security in the world," Sun said.

Sun emphasized that international relations should be regulated by institutional rules, urging all parties to stand against wielding power to bully the weak.

In today's world, hegemonism has no future, and major powers in particular should lead by example in upholding the rule of law and respecting international regulations, he said.

"The more turbulent and complex the world is, the more important that we stay committed to the international system centered on the UN and the international order underpinned by international law. We should vigorously promote international rule of law, strengthen the authority and effectiveness of multilateral institutions, oppose the 'law of the jungle' where the strong prey on the weak, and resist hegemonic acts such as military coercion," he said.

Global Governance Initiative receives support from over 150 countries: Foreign Ministry

Global Governance Initiative receives support from over 150 countries: Foreign Ministry

Russia announced on Sunday that its forces had seized control of 12 settlements since February, a claim that the Ukrainian side has not responded to.

Russian forces had seized control of 12 settlements since the start of February despite severe winter conditions, Valery Gerasimov, chief of the general staff of the Russian Armed Forces, said on Sunday.

Among the localities captured were Popovka and Sidorovka in the Sumy region, as well as Chuhunivka in the Kharkov region, Gerasimov said.

According to the Russian Ministry of Defense, the country's air defense systems have shot down 222 Ukrainian drones over the past 24 hours.

Since the outbreak of the Ukraine crisis, said the ministry, Russian forces have destroyed 670 Ukrainian aircraft, 283 helicopters, 650 surface-to-air missile systems and more than 114,000 drones.

The developments on the frontline came just days before the next round of trilateral talks between Ukraine, the United States, and Russia, which are scheduled to begin on Tuesday in Geneva.

Regarding the upcoming talks, media analyses, including that from RIA Novosti, believe that achieving substantial progress will be difficult as Western countries are unlikely to make concessions on sanctions and security issues against Russia in the short term.

However, renowned Russian political commentator Andrey Pinchuk pointed out that the replacement of the head of the Russian delegation by presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky signals a shift in the negotiations from a technical level to a political one, marking a new stage of the negotiations.

Russia claims seizure of 12 settlements since February, Ukraine has yet to respond

Russia claims seizure of 12 settlements since February, Ukraine has yet to respond

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